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Valley City State University

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Valley City, ND

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Valley City State University is a public very small school in Valley City, ND, enrolling about 958 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 99% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (Natural Resources and Conservation), where graduates report median earnings of $69,799/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate99%
SAT range830–1070
ACT range17–24
Undergrads958
Yield (admits who enroll)57%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$20,468
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,725

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans30%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out70%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,067/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$52,500/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,841/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$69,799/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity462
Typical room charge$2,543
Typical board charge$4,414

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Valley City State University's acceptance rate?

Valley City State University in Valley City, ND admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Valley City State University?

Admitted students at Valley City State University typically score between 830–1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Valley City State University?

Admitted students at Valley City State University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Valley City State University cost?

Valley City State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,468 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Valley City State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Valley City State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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